Medical Terminology A Word-Building Approach Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C Classroom Response System Chapter 2 Suffixes
A suffix that means pain is: -algia -cide -dipsia -stasis
A suffix that means pain is: -algia -cide -dipsia -stasis
The suffix -dipsia means: point forming thirst to separate
The suffix -dipsia means: point forming thirst to separate
Which of the following is not a suffix? -an -ase -ate -al
Which of the following is not a suffix? -an -ase -ate -al
The suffix -ism means: mind resemble condition spitting
The suffix -ism means: mind resemble condition spitting
The suffix -kinesis means: hearing motion seizure swelling
The suffix -kinesis means: hearing motion seizure swelling
The suffix -malacia means madness. True False
The suffix -malacia means madness. True False
When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. True False
When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. True False
Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. True False
Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. True False
The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. True False
The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. True False
Suffixes can have more than one meaning. True False
Suffixes can have more than one meaning. True False
The suffix for enlargement is -megaly. True False
The suffix for enlargement is -megaly. True False
The suffix for swelling is -edema. True False
The suffix for swelling is -edema. True False
An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. True False
An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. True False
The suffix -systole means dilation. True False
The suffix -systole means dilation. True False
If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. True False
If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. True False
Chapter 2 Scenario The following information was dictated by a cardiologist: 67 y/o Caucasian female c/o chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Patient appears apprehensive. Cyanotic around lips and mouth. Noted edematous abdomen.
A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: stomach and intestines heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries blood and blood forming tissues kidney and urinary systems
A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: stomach and intestines heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries blood and blood forming tissues kidney and urinary systems
When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? potassium deficiency calcium deficiency iron deficiency oxygen deficiency
When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? potassium deficiency calcium deficiency iron deficiency oxygen deficiency
A noun suffix that means specialist is: -ive -ist -ism -ior
A noun suffix that means specialist is: -ive -ist -ism -ior
In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: condition treatment pertaining to small
In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: condition treatment pertaining to small
In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: pain minute discharge pertaining to
In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: pain minute discharge pertaining to